Miami Dolphins: Preston Williams impresses with playmaking ability

The Miami Dolphins may have found their next big playmaker in Preston Williams after a string preseason debut.

Preston Williams went undrafted in 2019. He signed a three-year deal worth $1.755 million with the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins may have their next big playmaker at a discounted price. Williams played at both Tennessee and Colorado State in his college career.

In his junior year and final collegiate season with Colorado State, he caught 96 passes for 1,345 yards with 14 touchdowns. Most of all, he averaged 14 yards per reception, showing that he can make plays to move the chains.

Williams went undrafted largely due to the reason he ended up at Colorado State. The wide receiver was arrested for a domestic violence incident. That led to his transfer after two years at Tennessee, causing him to sit out the 2017 season before suiting up for the Rams last year.

Physically, he is a big strong receiver. He stands 6-5, weighing 218 according to the current Miami team roster. He will have the physical advantage over any defender that he lines up against.

Williams had a big night against Atlanta in the first preseason game. He was targeted five times by the Dolphins quarterback. He caught four passes for 97 yards. He averaged a whopping 24.25 yards per reception.

His biggest play of the game came near the end of the first half. Josh Rosen threw him a sideline pass which was initially ruled to be incomplete. However, the booth reviewed the play and overturned the call. Williams was able to get both feet down while going to the ground out of bounds.

Brian Flores sees the huge potential in Williams. David Wilson of the Miami Herald reported Flores’ remarks:

"“To get to a number one status is—he’s got a long way to go, but does he have that potential? I would say he does and it’s up to him to do the things he has to do to reach that potential,” the coach said. “We’ll help him though. I think he’s done a really good job over the course of the spring and summer.”"

Miami has a long rich history of wide receivers. Howard Twilley was the first of a long line which includes, Paul Warfield, the Marks brothers, Nat Moore and many others. Let’s hope that Williams becomes the next great Dolphins receiver for many years to come.